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On the Rail: The Buzz on Mandatory Riding Helmet Rules

Read award-winning journalist Nancy Jaffer’s latest report detailing protective riding helmets in the world of equestrian sport. Brought to you by Practical Horseman magazine. Continued…


African Horse Safari

Practical Horseman’s managing editor Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore went on a horse safari in Botswana, Africa, equipped with her breeches, riding sneakers, a camera and a Troxel Dakota Traildust. She kept a journal and captured some amazing photos along the way. Read her story here: Continued…


The Scoop on Horse Sweat

from_practicalhorsemanIt’s a steamy summer afternoon and you set out on a trail ride with a friend. After half an hour her horse is drenched with sweat, but your horse is dry. Which of you should be concerned? Surprising as it seems, you may have more to worry about than she does. Sweat is a good thing–it helps your horse get rid of excess body heat. Continued…


National Helmet Awareness Day On July 10

riders4helmets has organized a National Helmet Awareness Day for Saturday July 10th – Nationwide.

Helmet Purchase Discounts

Special discounts on helmets (from selected manufacturers) will be available on this day from participating retailers. A full list of retailers that will be participating in the promotion will be featured on www.riders4helmets.com prior to the event. Continued…


FEI Dressage Committee Issues Headgear Recommendation

FEI PRESS RELEASE
21 June 2010

Following the accident in which Courtney King-Dye (USA) sustained serious head injuries in a schooling fall in Florida earlier this year, the FEI Dressage Committee has today issued a recommendation regarding the wearing of protective headgear.

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Troxel’s Influence on the Helmet Industry

Published in the The Equestrian Medical Safety Association (EMSA) Spring, 2010 Newsletter

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National Helmet Awareness Campaign Endorsed by USEF, USEA, USDF and Leading Equestrians

Riders4HelmetsBanner_6-1-10Leading equine digestive health product SUCCEED® has teamed up with helmet advocate Jeri Bryant to launch an online helmet awareness campaign – www.riders4helmets.com. The campaign is designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing helmets. Continued…


Hear Troxel on Horse Radio Network!

Listen in as hosts Helena and Glenn of The Tack and Habit Radio Show, self professed horse product junkies, chat with our marketing and PR coordinator Karisa about what makes the new Cheyenne Rowdy Helmet so special. Listen in!tackandhabit-logo-200


USDF Takes A Stand On Protective Headgear

From USDF News

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

United States Dressage Federation Issues Protective Headgear Safety Statement


The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) released an official statement regarding protective headgear use following the Spring USDF Executive Board meeting held at their headquarters in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Continued…


Riders4helmets.com is live

The riders4helmets© campaign was recently launched to educate equestrians on the basic facts of wearing a helmet, to promote the helmet wearing campaign on a National level by involving leading equestrians Continued…




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